Simon Holmstrom Records First Career Hat Trick in Victory

New York Islanders forward Simon Holmstrom registered his first career NHL hat trick to propel the team to a 6-2 road victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. Holmstrom netted two consecutive goals in the second period before completing the hat trick at 2:41 of the third period on a snap shot off a pass from Victor Eklund. The standout performance helped the Islanders finish their California trip at 2-0-1.